Aircraft of Afghanistan attack

U.S. Navy

South Floridians who have attended the Fort Lauderdale Air & Sea Show have seen up close many of the planes they are now reading about in Afghanistan. Here are several: F-14 Tomcat Speed: 1,400 mph Weight: 74,349 pounds Range: 1,850 miles Manufacturer: Northrop Grumman Co. Background: Air-to-air and air-to-ground fighter. Equipped with sophisticated radar and night vision systems.

South Floridians who have attended the Fort Lauderdale Air & Sea Show have seen up close many of the planes they are now reading about in Afghanistan. Here are several: F-14 Tomcat Speed: 1,400 mph Weight: 74,349 pounds Range: 1,850 miles Manufacturer: Northrop Grumman Co. Background: Air-to-air and air-to-ground fighter. Equipped with sophisticated radar and night vision systems. (U.S. Navy)